Orthotist

Posterity Group; Derwood (MD); In loco; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Posterity Group LLC in Rockville, MD is seeking an Orthotist to staff a WARP Multidisciplinary Clinic serving veterans in our headquarters. The Orthotist will evaluate biomechanical, postural, gait and functional needs, and design, fit and modify custom devices.

You will collaborate with physicians, PTs, OTs and rehabilitation staff, educate patients and caregivers, document payer requirements, and coordinate repairs and follow-ups.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics from an accredited program or accepted equivalent.
• Current ABC Certified Orthotist credential, or CPO credential.
• Completion of required residency and certification examinations.
• Compliance with Maryland, Medicare and payer requirements.

Mansioni

• Evaluate biomechanical, postural, gait and functional needs.
• Recommend appropriate spinal, upper-extremity and lower-extremity orthoses.
• Take measurements, casts and digital scans.
• Design, fit, align and modify custom or prefabricated devices.
• Assess pressure distribution, skin integrity, alignment and comfort.
• Collaborate with physicians, PTs, OTs and rehabilitation personnel.
• Support pediatric positioning, contracture management and mobility goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wear schedules, skin checks and maintenance.
• Document medical necessity and payer requirements.
• Coordinate repair, replacement and follow-up.
• Track device outcomes and complications.

Conoscenze

Clinical assessment

Gait analysis

Patient education

Collaboration with medical staff

Formazione

Master’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics

ABC Certified Orthotist or CPO credential

Residency in orthotics and prosthetics

Strumenti

Orthotics fabrication

AFOs/KAFOs knowledge

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are cultivating a WARP Multidisciplinary Clinic and looking to staff Orthotist to provide their services to veterans in our Rockville, MD headquarters. The Orthotist is expected to perform the following:

• Evaluate biomechanical, postural, gait and functional needs.
• Recommend appropriate spinal, upper-extremity and lower-extremity orthoses.
• Take measurements, casts and digital scans.
• Design, fit, align and modify custom or prefabricated devices.
• Assess pressure distribution, skin integrity, alignment and comfort.
• Collaborate with physicians, PTs, OTs and rehabilitation personnel.
• Support pediatric positioning, contracture management and mobility goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wear schedules, skin checks and maintenance.
• Document medical necessity and payer requirements.
• Coordinate repair, replacement and follow-up.
• Track device outcomes and complications.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Master’s degree in orthotics and prosthetics from an accredited program or accepted equivalent.
• Current ABC Certified Orthotist credential, or CPO credential.
• Completion of required residency and certification examinations.
• Compliance with applicable Maryland, Medicare and payer requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• Pediatric, neurological, spinal or sports-orthotics experience.
• Experience with AFOs, KAFOs, spinal orthoses and upper-extremity devices.
• Experience with Veterans, Medicare and Medicaid documentation.

Performance indicators

• Device fit, comfort and utilization.
• Functional and gait outcomes.
• Skin-complication rate.
• Authorization and delivery turnaround.
• Adjustment and remake rate.
• Patient and caregiver satisfaction.